Update…a bit new topic, but related.
Still frustrated with the Jabras…so bid on a pair of Phonaks on ebay…were listed at M30’s (direct programmable). Got them yesterday…turned out to be almost brand new P70-R’s! Excellent condition with M receivers (fine for me). Spent an inordinate amount of time programming…starting with the Costo prescription, then used the Phonak Target Direct Audio (a bit of a change)…then tweaked. Bottom line: For 1/5 the price of the Jabras (got an incredible deal on ebay) I am very happy:
- Sound Recover 2 settings make a discernable difference (used my wife talking as a benchmark).
- Really nice balance between amplification and noise control. Rattling dishes don’t bother me!
- Excellent streaming music…far far better than the Jabras…almost as good as my Bose Earbuds.
- Excellent phone…I could not really tell where the sound was coming from! Could hear extremely well. Adapted in the truck as I sped up…OS 4?
- Bluetooth is a bit sketchy to set up…but now working really well.
- Lion batteries in great shape. Charged to 100%…all day with lots of streaming…and plenty of juice left.
- Inexpensive option to add a battery to the charger case…$75 new…Jabra/Resound wanted over $200…and I could not actually find to buy…
- The Phonak Target software is really easy to use…after lots of study…and seems to be an excellent fitting software…did use the Phonak auto settings…then tweaked the Sound Recover 2 with wife talking. I could discern a very significant difference with it on or off…like going from her talking in a paper bag, to a bit clearer.
I have the 70…so am missing some of the niceties of the 90…but don’t miss yet…any thoughts? I assume these are the same hardware as the 90…anybody have a hack to unlock a 70 to 90?
The Jabras go back next week.
I would appreciate any comments or suggestions.
Ethan